The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 22 February 1907
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Title Section22 1907-02-22 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. $l5 Per A.’inurr, S ogle Copy 40 cents» Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, 22nd February, 1907. No. 8.22 words
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Advertisement204 1907-02-22 1 Z ZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ,ZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ,ZZZZZZZZ,ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ,Z ZZZZ Z ZZ, ZZ, W"? ,Z Z/ CONTENTS. t Leaders: page. Miscellaneous (Conf) Page. V.Jir farina 133 The Changing East Penang 133 x x O’V K 13n S’n<»;inorp Not<>g T 4O x 7bn T?nv >’ V'S’t 11l ’45 T’f**Famin<* in China 140 > Sins of Omission 149 Thn204 words
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Advertisement159 1907-02-22 2 'riiifr’i^ fa B^':aiaßllll^^"*” > J THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. fil ®y a Published the day prior to the departure of each mail P 1 for Europe, and contains the latest local and States r tl news originally published in the daily issues, as well as d all important news159 words
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Article943 1907-02-22 138 Now that the Penang Volunteers are hi Camp it will not be out of place to say a word or two on the subject of Volunteering in general and Volunteering in Penang in particular. Here, for some inexplicable reason, Volunteering is not so popular as it might be, especially943 words
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Article58 1907-02-22 138 dx luesday afternoon the Coroner held, ‘n inquest into the circumstances attending ♦he death of a Chinaman, named Tan San Mob, on the night of the 11th inst., at No. 281 Bridge Street. The verdict returned was “Death due to riiptiue of the spleen, the result of hurt58 words
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Article74 1907-02-22 138 I'hree Chinese lads were placed before Mr. Lemon, on Tuesday afternoon, on a charge of gang-robbery. It appears that, ab-.ut 4 30 p. ni. on the 2nd inst., while the complainant, a Chinaman, w s returning to town, he was “held up” by the prisoners and some others,74 words
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Article419 1907-02-22 138 Yesterday aft-moon, Lance-Corporal No. 25 ;ind some constables succeeded in arresting some Chinese gamblers in Bridge Street. They were then set upon by a large mob who released the gamblers. On receiving information, Sergeant Oxley proceeded to the scene with a posse of Police, and managed to419 words
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Advertisement104 1907-02-22 138 THe Straits oUi 1 03# T ußtice -satisfle.-i everybody and justice aloie.--.Enur-01 Established June Ist, 1903. Published (except Sundays.) if TUB CRITERION PRESS, Lid., No. 226 —232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL V 24 per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free 115 CARLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No.104 words
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Article436 1907-02-22 139 The following is the programme of the 15th session and Jubilee Celebration of the Malaysia Anno il C inference Mon. Feb. Dt > —Examinations 10 a in. Tues Feb 19th Examinations, 10 a.m. A reception at 340, Anson Road, 5-30 to 6-3 p.m. Finance Committee 8-30 p.in.436 words
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Article418 1907-02-22 139 Life in Camp. ■(From Our Own Correspondent.) As per instructions 1 followed the Volunteers out in a nkisha on Tuesday evening from the Penang Club. There was a very fair muster for the march and the officers and myself got the benefit of all the dust as soon418 words
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Article139 1907-02-22 139 Lawn Tennis 'Tournament. The following ties have been fixed for Monday, 18i hii st: Double Handicap.—Class A. C. G. May ami I'r. Skae vs. E. S. Haslam ami S. F. B. Martin. A. G. Anthony and H. Waugh vs. A. S. Anthony and F. O. Hallifax. Single139 words
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Article76 1907-02-22 139 (Echo Specials.) Inspector Reynolds Drowned. Singapore, 14th February.—A telegrain from Labuan states that Inspector Reynolds was drowned yesterday, while boating. He belonged to the Straits Police and was seconded for service in Labuan. The Duke in Singapore. Singapore, 14th February.—The Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patricia arrived76 words
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Article701 1907-02-22 139 The King’s Speech. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 14th February.—Parliament was to-day opened by Their Majesties with the usual full s f ate ceremony. The King in his speech said that the foreign relations of Great Britain continue friendly. He deplored the loss of life and the destruction of property(Supplied by Reuter.) - 701 words
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Article292 1907-02-22 140 The Elections. (Supplied by Reuter.} London, 14th Februaiy. —The elections in Russia leave scarcely any doubt that the opposition will have a substantial majority in the Duma. Advanced Parties Victorious. London, 14th February.—The preliminary elections of the Duma have begun and the advanced parties have swept many important towns,(Supplied by Reuter.} - 292 words
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Article186 1907-02-22 140 The Immigration Bill. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 14th February.—lt is reported at Washington that the Hon. Elihu Root is preparing an amendment of the Immigration Bill, excluding from America Asiatics landing from the Philippines and Hawai, from which countries Japanese labourers have hitherto reached America. It is stated that{Supplied by Reuter.) - 186 words
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Article70 1907-02-22 140 Lord Charles Beresford Declines Command. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15th February.—Lord Charles Beresford has declined to accept the comma nd of the Channel floet if the strength is fixed at fourteen battleships, four armoured and three unarmoured cruisers, as proposed. He will only undertake the defence of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 70 words
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Article46 1907-02-22 140 “Albemarle” and “Commonwealth (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 14th February —The battleships Albemarle and Commonwealth collided on the night of the 11th inst., when both were proceeding at a speed of twelve knots an hour. They go to Gibraltar for repair. No one was injured.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article55 1907-02-22 140 Storming the House of Commons. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15th February.—Eight hundred Suffragettes twice stormed the House of Commons, and in aconflict with the Police, lasting nearly six hours, twenty-five were arrested, including General French s sister, Mis. Despard. Those arrested allege that the Police were most brutal in(Supplied by Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article92 1907-02-22 140 The Budget. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15th February.— Reuter’s correspondent at Tokio states that the Budget was passed by the Representatives without the slightest curtailment, which is unprecedented since the Diet first opened. Prince Fushimi’s Visit. London, 15th February.—Prince Fushimi has started for England on a mission of friendship.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 92 words
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Article22 1907-02-22 140 Re-elected Chairman of Labourites (Supplied by Reu'er.) London, 14th February.—Mr. Keir Hardie has been re-elected Chairman of the Labourites.(Supplied by Reu'er.) - 22 words
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Article53 1907-02-22 140 Grants Popular Demands. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 14th February.—Reuter’s correspondent at Teheran states that the Shah, in a message to Parliament, grants all the popular demands including the formal recognition of constitutional government. This message was telegraphed to Tabriz where the people had seized the Arsenal and closed-■ ♦-— (Supplied by Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article27 1907-02-22 140 Received in Audience. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 14th February.—The King received Mr. James Bryce in audience, and conferred on him the Order of Merit.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article15 1907-02-22 140 London, 15th February.—The Music Hall strike has been referred to arbitration.15 words
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Article36 1907-02-22 140 The State Bank. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 14th February.—'The whole nominal capital of the Moroccan State Bank has been subscribed. Anglo-French Club Attacked. London, 14tb February.—Moorish tribesmen have attacked Mogador and burned the Anglo-French Clubhouse.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article141 1907-02-22 140 The Larchmont Sunk. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15th February.—The steamer Larchmont sank in a collision off Rhode Island. She was carrying 160 souls, including the 30 men who formed the crew. Five boats and four rafts, carrying 19 survivors and the bodies of 11 men who were frozen to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 141 words
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Article50 1907-02-22 141 Jumped Overboard (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15th February. VV bile the I urkish transports carrying 1,290 troops for Hodeida, were passing the canal on the loth inst., 177 men jumped oveiboard at different points. 'J he troops on board fired, killing 5 men; the rest escaped.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article48 1907-02-22 141 The Legislative Council Meets {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 13th Februaiy. —'The Jamaica Legislative Council met today. The Governor in his speech said that tire damage done by the earthquake would exhaust the estimated surplus. Jfe had asked Lord Elgin to sanction a new Government loan of «£55,000.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article38 1907-02-22 141 {Supplied Iy Reuter.) London, 14l h February.—The Dutch Cabinet has resigned, owing to the First Chamber rejecting the military estimates abolishing the long-service term of the militia, with a view of reducing the expenditure.{Supplied Iy Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article34 1907-02-22 141 {Supplied by Reuter London, 15th February.—Mr. Wertheimer’s house in Park Lane was burgled of objects of art valued at £50,000, and the stolen articles include a Gainsborough and a Reynolds.{Supplied by Reuter ) - 34 words
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Article1380 1907-02-22 141 We have had occasion to speak many times of late anpiil the state of. our Penang roads. In davs gone by, they were the pride of lhe Settlement and visitors to Penang complimented us upon their excellent smoothness and their well-kept state. Of late, however, matters hay.* greatly1,380 words
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Article564 1907-02-22 142 The European Canteen Room of Fort Cornwallis was the scene of an interesting function at 530 p. in. yesterday. The European Contingent of the Force and the staff of the Police Department assembled there to present their retiring chief, Mr. H. 0. Newland, with a Silver564 words
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Article202 1907-02-22 142 Camp News. )o,n Oui Own, Correspondent.} W 3 Ve V litt,e doing in Umi for, it being mail day, the bulk of the Vobm eers „e,e acting in their civilian dril'l Cl nut 1 I 6 re S ,e W useful le pul in. however, and the evening202 words
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413 1907-02-22 142 Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. Following is the Directors’ Report to the Half-yearly General Meeting of Shareholders to be held at the City Hall, Hongkong, to-day:— Gentlemen, —The Directors’ have now to submit to you a General Statement of the. affairs of the Bank, and Balance Sheet for the half-year ending413 words
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Article500 1907-02-22 142 T/te E ijlisl man, of the 31st ultimo, contains the followiug description of the B 1. S. N. Co.'s new boat, the Roliil'a:— Ihe British India S. N. Co. Ltd. have recently added to their laige fleet another fine vessel, called the HohiUa, which was built500 words
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Advertisement61 1907-02-22 142 Cl >amberlain’s Cough Remedy Absolutely Harmless. O/ g v ug cllillJr «n medicine tiwes more d l i i ,US ubstauces > s somewinch thev lous ian the disease from should knn^Gi’ 3 SU^ei Every mother Remedy Chai «berlain’s Cough ta ke, as it c/nt. tCt Sa^ e or to61 words
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Advertisement45 1907-02-22 142 Every Bottle (iua ran teed This is done with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, ami if you are not satisfied after using two thirds of the bottle accordin* to directions return what is left and Zour money will Lie refunded. Fur Ba <} b chemists and storekeepers. 11 >45 words
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Article4684 1907-02-22 143 (From the Correspondent of the L. <£• C. Erpren.') Seven years au<> I noted tie pro_ r r Penang bad achieved i i the interval sine- 1 a previous visit, and I ventured to ii< je that, she would seize the opportunity that seemed to be4,684 words
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Advertisement66 1907-02-22 144 Another Cass of Rheumatism Cured bv Chamberlain’s Pain Balm J The efficacy of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm in the relief of rheumatism is being demon strated daily. Parker Triplett, of Grigsbv Virg.nia U.S. A says that Chamberlain’s Pain balm gave him permanent relief f. oni rheumatism in the back when everythin.,66 words
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Article1049 1907-02-22 145 I’lton Um' Own Corretponil ent Wednesday, Pel) 13th, 1907. The Chinese New Year was ushetel in here this morning with the usual pyrotechnic display, and the detfening din of the crackers and bombs made one, whose slumbers weie rudely broken at midnight, think' that surely Singapore was undergoing1,049 words
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Article461 1907-02-22 145 Captain Kirton, writing from Shanghai to the Daily Graphic on the subject of the famine in China, says Twenty per cent, of the people are eating only gruel, and many of this number have only one meal a day. Their donkeys, sheep, and dogs, as well461 words
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Advertisement101 1907-02-22 145 Travellers Find Chamberlain s Cough Remedy Everywhere. Mr. C. AV. Eckerman, manager of the Smith-Premier Typewriter Co. at Omaha, Nebraska, U. S. A who is a staunch friend of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, says I have taken particular notice that this remedy seems to be carried by diug stoies iu all101 words
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Article73 1907-02-22 146 The Royal Party. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 16th February.—Yesterday the Duke of Connaught commenced an inspection of the garrison. This afternoon there will be a review on the Racecourse. The Duchess and Princess Patricia went out shopping to-day and visited the Chinese pawnshops. Obituary. Singapore, 16th February.—News is received of73 words
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Article47 1907-02-22 146 Duty Raised. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15th February.—Mr. Morley said that China has incretsed the dutv on native opium to 115 taels, which is above the duty on imported opium. His Majesty’s Government is considering proposals for a corresponding enhancement of the duty on imported opium.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article27 1907-02-22 146 Italian Labourers. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th February.—The Hon. Aire Deakin has authorised the importation a thousand Italians into the North Queensland Sugarfields io replace the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article45 1907-02-22 146 Address Adopted (Supplied by Reuter.) Lnr| On^U 1 h be hruary.— The Newfoumlly h S ad °P ted tb address of m.nn E g,n P rotes in the strongest. StX er V'? modus viv endi in the United ates, and objecting to any renewal.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article219 1907-02-22 146 Important Discussions. (Supplied by Reuter.) M L p n f 0 0 r n n Gt Feb ruar y-—Mr. J. W. Hills, what nracti <n i Un S t 0 move on Monday r amouuts an official optbe Coloni?>' Ut re retl n K *l'o silence of conference(Supplied by Reuter.) - 219 words
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Article68 1907-02-22 146 Transhipment Duty Abandoned (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th February.—At the instance of the French Government the Abyssinian Railways have agreed to abandon the ten per cent transhipment dutv. Straits friends of the late Sir William Maxwell and of Lady Maxwell will be pleased to learn that their son,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 68 words
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Article1349 1907-02-22 146 To all appeaiances Priiang seems to have come well to the front in the matter of preparations for the Royal visit to-morrow and we do not think that Their Royal Highnesses will receive a more he.irh welcome from any portion of the British <!• minions which they1,349 words
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Obituary310 1907-02-22 146 Obituary. Rear-Admiral II ami lion. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th February.—The death is announced of Rear Admiral William Des Voeux Hamilton second in command of the China Squadron. 4 Obituary. Carducci. (Supplied by Reuter.) London 16th February.— The death is announced of the Italian poet Carducci. Princess Clementine. London, 18th310 words
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Article216 1907-02-22 147 The Optra Indra Punida h»»l a lull house on Saturday nigl.', when the Company stage-1 a Malay version of Shakespeare’s immortal tiagfdy, Pi iuee Hamlet The p'ot of ti e English play was departed from in several places for instance, in the Malay version both Hamlet216 words
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Article344 1907-02-22 147 The British Cinematograph. ’On Saturday night there was as good a programme at the British Cinematograph show as anyone could wish, and the big audience, among whom were a good many Europeans, had a most enjoyable time. Of fourteen items thrown on the screen, I've lost my eyeglasses,344 words
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Article38 1907-02-22 147 Water Carnival It Ims been decided to hold the Carnival on Saturday the 16th March. Entry |j S 8 will open on Sunday, the 17th instant, and close on S< inday, the 10th M :rch38 words
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Article115 1907-02-22 147 l’o the imnoi: of the Straits Echo Sir, —Will you kindly spare me a little spice in your valuable paper to call the attention of the Police to a gambling nuisance which has been going on at Kimberley Street these many days r If one will but115 words
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Article382 1907-02-22 147 First Anniversary. The spacious hall of the Anglo-Chinese School presented quite a gala appearance on the occasion of the Annual Social nveting of the Anglo Chinese School Union held on Saturday last at 8 p.m. The Rev. G. F. Pykett occupied the Chair, and there were382 words
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Article1939 1907-02-22 148 The Duke of Connaught in Singapore. His Royal Highness the Duke of ConnHUi/ht, accompanied by the Duchess and Princess Patricia, Sir John Maxwell and -uite arrived here on their homeward journey yesterday from Hongkonsays Friday’s free Press Our Royal visitors have b‘»en favoured on each occasion with1,939 words
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Article729 1907-02-22 149 Saturday’s Proceedings (From Our Own Correspondent.) Saturday was a quiet day in Camp, for the exigencies of the mail still kept many away. Notwithstanding, a very serviceable (J mpanv Drill was held in the morning and some useful shooting was put in by those who were desirous729 words
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Article438 1907-02-22 149 The Government Gazette of February lo contains the f 1 lowing items of information Licences to conduct Sales by Auction at Penang under The Auctioneers Licensing Ordinance 1906, during the year 1907, have been granted to the following persons Town Licences. P. E. Mathieu B. T. Symons Kader438 words
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219 1907-02-22 149 Suter Hartmann Rahtjen's Compositions. At the present day when nothing but the best is goi d enough for wise people, shipown. ers ought to be glad to have their notice drawn to Messrs. Suter Hartmann and Rahtjen’s compositions fur coating ships' bottoms. These compositions have won the highest endorsement for219 words
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Article89 1907-02-22 149 The Royal Visit (Echo Specials.) Singapore, 18th February.—The review of the troops last Saturday was a huge success, as was also the Chinese procession. On Sunday the Royal party visited the Sultan of Johore’s Ponggol residence with the Hon. Mr. John Anderson. They sailed for Penang at 11 p.m.(Echo Specials.) - 89 words
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Article146 1907-02-22 149 Old Age Pensions (Sup]died ly Reuter.) London, 18 h February.—Mr. Keir Hardie, spe.iking at Cambridge, said that the Labourites meant to have old age pensions from the present Government this yo al o'herwise he warned them that the Unionists would get into power at the next election. I'he meeting(Sup]died ly Reuter.) - 146 words
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Article32 1907-02-22 150 More Railways. {Supplied y Reuter.) London, 17th February.—An agreement for the construction of the Laokai YuumD een Railway has been signed at Paris by ‘he Government and the Indo-Chinese Railway Company.{Supplied }y Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article49 1907-02-22 150 Lord Charles Beresford. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th February.—Lord Charles Beresford, who will soon visit Mexico, said in a interview that he would decline the command of the Channel Squadron unless some modifications he proposed were made. If these modifications were approved he would accept the command.» (Supplied by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article82 1907-02-22 150 The Dream of Peace. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th February—Mr. de Matrices, who is on a special mission from the Tsar to the European capitals with the object of arranging for the Hague Peace Conference, had a prolonged audience with the King on Frid.y. His mission to London has(Supplied by Reuter.) - 82 words
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Article56 1907-02-22 150 The Political Situation. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th February.—A great political demonstration was held at Johannesburg on Friday night. Sir George Herbert Farrar declared that the Progressives were fighting for God and King against oligarchy and autocracy. They must work out the establishment of a British South Africa{Supplied by Reuter.) - 56 words
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Article46 1907-02-22 150 The Japanese Trouble. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th February.—The Washington Senate has adopted the amended Immigration Bill The difficulty with Japan is therefore settled, the Californians having agreed to admit the Japanese to the schools or white children immediately the Bill is passed.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article38 1907-02-22 150 Church and State. (Supplied by Reuter.) pudon, 18th February.—Despite semien’a’S French papers publish sis ent rumours of serious dissension “«‘"«’ll M Clemenceau and M. Briaud on s l and State question, which will ’hortly lead to developments.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article35 1907-02-22 150 Trouble Brewing. (Supplied by Reuter.) officers »tt’a F l February— Three regicide in the ked J"'° de P ut 'es with swords fight ensiTl S i Bul B aria A fierce tl,e deputies was(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article28 1907-02-22 150 Fehim Pasha Exiled. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th February.—Fehim Pasha, who was extied on the 3rd inst.. embarked lot Mudama, a town on the Sea of Marmora.28 words
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Article687 1907-02-22 150 Our Royal visitors have come and gone and we do not think that Penang has any reason to be ashamed of the reception accorded to them. Indeed. His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught seems to have thoroughly appreciated all the preparations made in his honour and687 words
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Article3214 1907-02-22 151 Penang en Fete. Some Magnificent Spectacles. From a very early hour yesterday morning Penang was extremely busy putting the finishing touches to the decorations for the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Connaught. That ail worked with a will was amply demonstrated by ’he splendid display3,214 words
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Article768 1907-02-22 152 The Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patricia had <i right royal welcome. Which is but proper. Said one: I notice th it the Bower and McArthur query “Will ve no comeback again ha I no note of interrogation after it. Said his friend ’l'isn’t required.768 words
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Article395 1907-02-22 153 On Monday afternoon, Mr. Lemon held a preliminary enquiry into the case of gang robbery at No 39, Church Street, on the 3rd inst. The evidence for the prosecution showed that a little after noon, on the day in question, a knock was heard at the395 words
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Article254 1907-02-22 153 (Ech Special The following are the results of the Kinta meeting on the first day I,—The Maiden Plate. Dr. Trivers’ Sunray 1 i r. I’». C. Doral’s Warrior Mr. Wee Swee Boo’s Arira 3 Won by half a length. Tote $9 Places $6 and sil. 2. —The lioh254 words
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Article184 1907-02-22 153 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 20th February.—Lord Lovat raised an interesting debate in the House of Lords with the object of showing the inadequacy of the Fleet to protect England from foreign invasion. He pointed out that a great number of troops could be mobilized at(Supplied by Reuter.) - 184 words
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Article38 1907-02-22 153 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19th February -The funeral of the Italian poet Cirducci took place at Forty thousand people attended the funeral, an unparalleled manifestation of national gnet. The Duke of Turin represented the Royal Family;(Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article101 1907-02-22 153 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 20th February.—Mr. Lynch, m.p. enquired with regard to the parliamentary situation in Persia whether Great Britain was taking steps to promote the greater stability of the Government and to safeguard the interest of Britishers. Mr. Runciman said that the Government desired to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 101 words
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Article100 1907-02-22 153 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 20th February.—The report of the naval manoeuvres for 1906 indicates that the loss to merchantmen would be 55 per cent., but at a cost to the assailants of the complete disorganisation of their fleet. In the course of the third weekali(Supplied by Reuter.) - 100 words
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70 1907-02-22 153 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th February.—Mr. T. J. Macnamara, Radical member for Camberwell, speaking at Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, indicated that the Government laid on the table a resolution depriving the Lords of the veto. The Bill passed the Commons two consecutive sessions and be(Supplied by Reuter.) - 70 words
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Article81 1907-02-22 153 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th February.—On Saturday four coaches of the electric suburban express, New York Central, going at the rate of seventy miles an hour, and mainly o cupied by ladies returning from the matinees, were derailed. 'They overturned and were dragged a quarter of a(Supplied by Reuter.) - 81 words
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Article88 1907-02-22 153 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 20th Februirv. —In his speech from the throne the Emperor declared that the German nation was called to decide the diffeience between federal Governments and the majority m the Reichstag was determined that, the honour and property of the nation must be(Supplied by Reuter.) - 88 words
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Article85 1907-02-22 154 London, 2 th February.—Washington House ha- also adopted the amende I Immigration Bill. The State Department is pre. paring to resume negotiations with Japan for the regulation of immigration, which, it is expected, will result in Japan withholding passports to coolies on the basis of the85 words
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Article40 1907-02-22 154 (Supplied by Reuter.) London. 19th February—The overthrow ofFebi-n Pasha, which was due to the strenuous intervention of the Germ m Ambassador, supported by the Sir Nicholas Roderick O'Connor, His Mij-nty’s Ambassador at Constantinople, has caused universal satisfaction.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article43 1907-02-22 154 (Supplied by Reuter London, 2)th February.—The T'm-s correspondent at Sr. Petersburg said that negotiations between Russia and Great BHtain and Japan are progressing satisfactorily, which explains the reports in the Russian newspapers of the impending agreement between the three powers.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 43 words
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Article32 1907-02-22 154 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 20th Febru try—At the Banffshire election, Mr. W a iug, the Liberal candidate, pollel 39)1 votes, while bis oppment, Mr. Whitehead, only got 1892 votes.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article34 1907-02-22 154 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 20th February. --The steamers aHiopohs ami Orianda collided during a storm m the Bristol Channel. The latter vessel sank and, of her crew of nineteen, fourteen were drowned.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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25 1907-02-22 154 {Supplied. by Reuter.) tion° n f°T’i Febru»ry.— demonstra»Jn at Johannesburg showed the rema.kcrpaH f^e Progressives which has y increased their prospects.{Supplied. by Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article32 1907-02-22 154 (Supplied by Reuter.) »but°Mr n 'wh> l F e l ,ru ‘T—Riyner, who has huz. c ’biteley, the universal provider, Waa ra» a r, charged with murder. He a remanded.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article872 1907-02-22 154 If the sins of omission of the Penana authouties could be summed up and carefully tabulated wo fear that the list would be such a lengthy one that the recorder would grow tired long before he had reached th- end of the tally and would give up872 words
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Article257 1907-02-22 154 Th-? following uotitic tion is published in a Gwrument Gazette Extraordma y dated Fehuary 18: Ou leaving Government House. His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught desired His Excellency the G-wernor to notify publicly the appreciation of r J*h*i»- Royal Highnesses the Duhess and Princess P257 words
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Article887 1907-02-22 155 More Impressions. Chuiia Street was transformed beyond ad recognition'and wide divergence of design was the chief feature of the decoration*. Nationality always asserted itself and a* 01 e travel led towards the Beach S <eet eno of Cbulia Street tie decorations Ixcaine more and more Hindu. The887 words
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Article68 1907-02-22 155 Me h Q ar that on the 2nd of MArch we are io itceive a visit from the first-class c uiser Kent. She is, as Imr name implies, one oi the armou el county class cruise s and is a Vps>el of 98 0 tons, 22,249 horsepow68 words
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Article195 1907-02-22 155 Inspe'Tor (J rroli, whose death we announc »1 yesteiday, was accorded a military fdiieial. At 5 p m. the funeral cortege moved from the general Hosp tM and was followed byMrs. Carroll, leaning on the annof Mr. Grove, C. P. O.; by a 1 the members195 words
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Article519 1907-02-22 155 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following is the result of the tie played off on Monday, 18’h iust:— Single Handicap.— C’aas B. W. Peacock (scr.) heat A. Brearley (s C H 2—6, 6 3, 6—3. Following are the results of the ties plaved off yesterday Championship. J. E. Nathan519 words
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Article2136 1907-02-22 156 My dearest Fanny,—l’l e town and all our usual haunts Im ve seenmd quite descried daring Hie wpp k. f' )r Volunteers went into camp on Tuesd-y and that, of comse, ninan that all the fl >wer of our manhood I))% rched out to Kampong Bah»u and staved2,136 words
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Article921 1907-02-22 156 Malaysia Annual Conf rence. (Con/.io//e<7.) The Fifteenth Session f th P Ma’ .vsia Annu 10 nferencecommenci d in the Wn J Xnglo Chinese School H t 9 H n dav. Bishop J. M. Ftzerall. D l> P’e-iding. \V e are yerv foitunate thig ye-, p m having wiHi ns921 words
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Article61 1907-02-22 157 A D struciive Fire. (Echo Special.) Katnpar, 21*t February. —A great fire < ecu red al Kunpa»’ between 10 and 12 o’clock last night. Twenty-two wooden shop houses, including general stores, mating houses and Japanese brothels, were burnt down. The market caught tire, but, fortunately, the flames were extinguished61 words
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Article85 1907-02-22 157 A Japanese Squad oi Arrives (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 20th February—A Jananese squadron his been sighted >ff Honolulu. A meeting of Japmese held at Honolulu wired to Piesident R mseve't protesting against •he prohibition of immigration, which permaneu’ly enslaved them to the Hawaiian capitalists. London. 21 *t February. —The(Supplied by Reuter.) - 85 words
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Article106 1907-02-22 157 Questions in Parliament. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 20 h Febiutry.—Mr John Morley, replying to Mr Cotton. said thjt China’s opium proposals were stated with substantial -(•curacy by the Peking correspondent of the Tim son 25th December. The Government intends to act upon them as soon as the views of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 106 words
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Article39 1907-02-22 157 The New Bishop. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21st February.— Canon Linder, of L 1 verpool, has accepted the Bishopric of Hongkong, rendered vacant by the death of the late bishop Hoare, who was drowned in the recent typhoon.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article59 1907-02-22 157 Stranding of a Cruiser. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21st February.— The French cruiser J l(Vl p art las on the Barbirv Coast and it is feared that she will becom a total wreck She has struck upon the Aquui Ref. T e cruisers La Gloire and Adm>rul Laubi(Supplied by Reuter.) - 59 words
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Article32 1907-02-22 157 Death Sentence for Raiders. (Suppl ed by Reut'r.) London. 21st February.—The Boer raider Ferreira and four of his followers have sentenced to death at Kimberley, two bein recommended to meicv.(Suppl ed by Reut'r.) - 32 words
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Article24 1907-02-22 157 Oxford beats Cambridge at Football. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21s* Feb. —Oxford has beaten Cambridge at Association football by two goals to one.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article44 1907-02-22 157 A Prosperous Year. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 21st Feb uary. —Lord Northcote, in opening the Commonwealth Parliament, congratulated the country upon its unprecedented prosperity and its bmntiful harvests. accompanied by an expansion of industries, of which there was every prospect of continuance.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article37 1907-02-22 157 A Missionary Trouble. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21st February.—The Teheran correspondent of the Daily Mail wires that a German missionary has been kdled and another wounded at Souchbulak, in Persia, and that Germany has demanded satilfaction.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article27 1907-02-22 157 Telegrams Delayed. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21st February.—A great gale is raging in Western Europe and Great Britain and greatly delays all telegrams.'■ »■ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article26 1907-02-22 157 Elections for the Duma London, 21st Feb.—The final elections for the Russian Duma are going strongly in favour of an opposition of an advanced type-26 words
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Article77 1907-02-22 157 Late Premier Criticising Winston Churchill (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21st February.—When the debate was continued Mr. Balfour censured Mr. Winston Churchill for declaring that the Government would not go to the Colonial Conference w th an open mind regarding Colonial preference, but the tone of subsequent references to the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 77 words
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Article115 1907-02-22 158 The Conflict between church and State. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21 st Feb. —The vote of the french Chamber means that M. Bnand’s conciliatory policy, wherein the Church is q lietly acquiescing, has triumphed over the irreconcila' les. The French Chamber has passed a vote of confi lencH in(Supplied by Reuter.) - 115 words
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Article21 1907-02-22 158 Birth. At Adelaide. S >uth Vusbralia, on the 16th instant, to Mr. and Mrs. \V. R. Swan, a daughter.21 words
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Article124 1907-02-22 158 Penang, 21st February. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/4| 4 months’ sight Bank ...2 4> 3 Credit ~.2/t|‘ 3 Documentary ...2 4| Calcutta. Demand Bunk Rs. 173 A 3 days' sight Private I<s| Bnnbay, Pamand Dank 173) Moulmein. Demand Bank 171.fc 3 days’sight Private 175;124 words
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Article157 1907-02-22 158 Gold leaf e 64 70 B-Pepj>er( W.Coast 31b5.5 oz*, SI 7 sates White Pepper ‘3 A sa es Iran? Pepper si B i l/Uy s Uoves (picked) U2—sa'es MwePjckmgs 71. Nutmegs 110 s 27 sales No. 1 510 sales ar j»> 2 no stock Basket $3.20 sales cXT aF157 words
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Advertisement438 1907-02-22 158 So LI Sjq Kez WiiL SHANGHAll.uiy, SICK UN 10 DYING. Cu k i d By Dr. Wi’l arris’ Pink Pi Is. lr was u.fter a sh »ck c»u ed ny the U niug of mv r- j si le ice some lears ago 'hat first, fe I ul,” stud M438 words
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Advertisement334 1907-02-22 158 “I am pji h'i'i is: ic at»- ur I ><•. Willi i m*’ P■ k I’Hs.’ s nt Mrs Bru *i er, a.nd am «•oust» n-’* y tecommemhug lien Oue of my frietda *h was m lei with Lumbigo is laking ’le Pills now and has aoeady de*ivtd much bench334 words
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Article941 1907-02-22 159 a x x ‘c'.S N'nml*'» ut -J .2». 2 Capital. Shares i> Last Dividend. JName. £> a 3 t issued. 72 “< i I <y J. MiiJiug. I 1903 300/ 00 ***** 10 10 'Beiat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. $16.50' 1900- 175,000 UoiXV 1 10 10 Bersawah Gold Mining941 words
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